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old world craftsmanship - larsalan - 08-27-2012
Well they don't build them how they used to. Or maybe they never did in asia
I swapped some pads on a 2007 civic today. Caught a glimpse of the stamped tin control arms
Makes me remember that these old benz are better than most of the cars built in the last 20 yrs.
Fucking love this tank.
RE: old world craftsmanship - sassparilla_kid - 08-27-2012
Stamped? No wonder I have never seen a Civic that is more than about 8 or 9 years old
RE: old world craftsmanship - larsalan - 08-27-2012
it was made of like 2 or 3 pieces of stamped steel that were welded together. I'm sure it's strong enough and light and small and cheap.
But I prefer the tank.
RE: old world craftsmanship - DavidLee - 08-28-2012
One of many reasons why Mercedes competes in DTM and Honda does Not.
RE: old world craftsmanship - Simpler=Better - 08-28-2012
Stamped isn't that bad, my Ranger has a CAST IRON "hub base" (the part between the A arms that holds the hub). The ball join instructions say in big letters, DO NOT HAMMER OR PRY ON THE CAST PIECE.
Yes I'm saving up for tubular aftermarkets.
RE: old world craftsmanship - Mark_M - 08-28-2012
(08-28-2012, 01:41 AM)DavidLee One of many reasons why Mercedes competes in DTM and Honda does Not.
Hardly fair since Honda don't have any cars or engines that are eligible for the DTM . They compete very successfully in the BTC though.
Stamped suspension arms have been common since the 90s on most manufacturers cars. What they bolt to is welded stamped steel so what's the difference? I have never known any to fail other than the joints wearing out.
RE: old world craftsmanship - larsalan - 08-28-2012
I guess it's not bad. Them kalashnikovs are made of stamped out steel and people love them. I thought it was an adequate solution for the piece. Just that it looked kinda tinker toy.
ditto on that DTM thing. How in the fuck would a jap car race in a race specifically for german cars???
RE: old world craftsmanship - Simpler=Better - 08-29-2012
(08-28-2012, 04:53 PM)larsalan How in the fuck would a jap car race in a race specifically for german cars???
Slap a badge on it!